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Company History
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Company History
2023
04
Completion of the 3rd factory for dryer production base in Gwangju Hanam Industrial Complex.
2022
04
Selected as a 'Good Small and Medium Enterprise' in our region.
05
Selected as a Strong Small and Medium Enterprise by the Ministry of Employment and Labor.
2021
03
Designated as an Innovative Excellent Cooperative Company by Samsung Electronics.
10
Selected as a Best Workplace Company.
2020
01
Certified as a specialized company in materials and parts by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
11
Winner of the 22nd Entrepreneurship and Management Award.
2019
12
Winner of the Gwangsan-gu Love Award.
12
Winner of the Presidential Gold Prize (Proposal Division) and Presidential Silver Prize (Free Format Division) at the 45th National Quality Circle Competition.
03
Won the Bronze Prize for Innovative Excellent Cooperative Company at the 2019 Win-Win Cooperation Day.
2018
12
Designated as a 6th Generation Premium Small Giant Company by Gwangju Metropolitan City.
09
Won the Gold Prize (Proposal Division) and Bronze Prize (Free Format Division) at the 44th National Quality Circle Competition.
07
Designated as a pilot smart factory nationwide (by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy).
2017
06
Won the Silver Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit on the 52nd Invention Day.
06
Won the Excellence Award in Quality Circle (Gwangju region) by the Korean Standards Association.
05
Awarded for contribution to the development of small and medium enterprises in Gwangju and Jeonnam.
03
Won the Silver Prize for Innovative Excellent Cooperative Company at Samsung Electronics' 2017 Win-Win Cooperation Day event.
2016
12
Won the Excellence Award at the Korea Brand Awards.
03
Won the Silver Prize for Innovative Excellent Cooperative Company at Samsung Electronics' Win-Win Cooperation Day event.
05
Awarded the Smart Factory Outstanding Enterprise Mark (by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy).
2015
03
Won the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award on the Day of Commerce.
04
Won the "21st Century Award - Production Division" known as the business world's Nobel Prize.
07
Designated as a Regional Strong Small and Medium Enterprise by the Small and Medium Business Administration.
10
Won the National Standardization Award on World Standards Day 2015.
10
Won the Innovation Award at Samsung Electronics' Environmental Safety Innovation Contest.
11
Designated as a Premium Small Giant Company by Gwangju Metropolitan City.
12
Won the Excellent Product Design Award (GD) by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
12
Designated as a specialized company in root technology by the Small and Medium Business Administration.
12
Certified as an excellent enterprise in consumer-centered management "CCM Certification.
2014
02
Agreement with Chonnam National University for industry-academic cooperation family company.
03
Won the Korea Premium Brand Award for the second consecutive year, endorsed by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy.
09
Business agreement with Korea Export-Import Bank.
10
Implementation of the Work-Learning Dual System in press processing.
11
Won the Management Award from the Korean Academic Society of Business Administration.
11
Won the Gwangju Metropolitan City Technology Award.
2013
01
Won the 'Best Excellence' award for technological innovation from Samsung Electronics.
02
Commendation for contributions to exports from Gwangju Metropolitan City.
03
Won the Korea Premium Brand Award, endorsed by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy.
03
Certified as an IP Star Company by the Korean Intellectual Property Office.
05
Began transactions in automotive molds with Toyota in Japan.
07
Establishment of a specialized mold company, Pistem Co.
10
Selected as a company for nurturing Korean-style Hidden Champions.
12
Received the Minister of Industry's commendation for outstanding products in the government's Il Sachunri Project (Home & Shopping).
2012
03
Achieved an 'A' grade in the SQCI quality certification audit by Samsung Electronics.
03
Certified in OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems).
07
Launch of DK's own brand 'DiEtt'.
09
Selected as a desirable small and medium enterprise to work for by the Innobiz Association.
12
Designated as a 'Shinbo Star Company' by the Credit Guarantee Fund.
12
Won the grand prize at the Large and Small Business Productivity Innovation Contest, endorsed by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy.
2011
02
Agreement for promoting on-site technical innovation in production (Korea Institute of Industrial Technology).
03
Full upgrade of ERP System to Global Web Type.
03
Joined Samsung Electronics' Cooperative Association and served as chairman of the Press Sub-Committee.
03
Won the 12th Labor-Management Cooperation Award.
03
Customized employment agreement project with local schools (Soongeui High, Jeonnam Technical High, Naju Technical High).
04
Agreement to promote 2nd Vendor PMS Certification (with Samsung Electronics' Win-Win Cooperation Office and Productivity Headquarters).
04
Initiated practical implementation of the Large and Small Business Mutual Growth Agreement (Samsung Electronics Consumer Electronics Division).
04
Agreement for customized job creation projects (Bitgoeul HRD Center).
04
Selected for the Production MES System development and construction project (Ministry of Knowledge Economy).
04
Won the Minister of Labor's commendation on Labor Day (Mold Team).
05
Automated assembly of Samsung Electronics washing machine drum wrappers (Green Technology Development National Project).
06
Agreement ceremony for the activation of employment of outstanding skilled workers in small and medium enterprises (Korea Industrial Training Corporation).
2010
02
Kim Bogon, the representative, selected as the Skilled Korean of the Month (Ministry of Employment and Labor).
03
Construction of Samsung Electronics 2nd Vendor SCM case (Samsung Electronics Win-Win Cooperation Office).
03
Industry-academic cooperation exchange agreement (Korea Polytechnic V University).
04
Agreement for custom-tailored training programs for companies and technical high schools (Gwangju Technical High School).
04
Won the bronze medal at the 4th SME Technical Innovation Small Group Competition (National).
06
Certification as a specialized mold company by Samsung Electronics, factory expansion, and business independence.
07
Industry-academic cooperation agreement with leading high schools in Gwangju and Jeonnam (Gwangyang, Suncheon, Mokpo, Soongeui, Jeonnam Tech, Gwangju Tech).
07
Certified as PMS Level 5 in the National Productivity Management System (Ministry of Knowledge Economy).
07
Completion of the 1st phase of Samsung Electronics BEST COMPANY activities (Samsung Electronics Manufacturing Technology Center).
09
Won the grand prize in the Leadership category of the National Productivity Award (Ministry of Knowledge Economy).
10
Won the Model Small and Medium Businessman Award on the 19th Gwangsan-gu Residents' Day (Gwangsan-gu Office).
11
Agreement for industry-academic technology development (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology).
11
Agreement for social contribution through learning organization (Korea Industrial Training Corporation).
11
Won the "Export Million Tower Award" on the 47th Trade Day (Korea International Trade Association).
2009
06
Completed the enhancement of ERP System MES/MRP (Samsung Electronics Win-Win Cooperation Office).
08
Agreement for training and supplying customized mold design manpower (with Gwangju University, Korea C-marttron Technology).
09
Designated as an outstanding company for productivity improvement at the 33rd National Productivity Contest (Ministry of Knowledge Economy).
09
Won the Grand Prize at the 2009 SME Learning Organization Performance Competition (Ministry of Labor).
09
Selected as an Excellent Institution for Human Resource Development (BEST-HRD) (Ministry of Labor).
10
Successful operation of domestically produced washing machine DRUM forming machines for Samsung Electronics.
11
Won the "Export Million Tower Award" on the 46th Trade Day (Korea International Trade Association).
12
Won the Industrial Medal for contributions to job creation (Ministry of Labor).
12
Completed manufacturing innovation with Samsung Electronics' Dream Team (6 months).
2008
02
Selected as a specialized company in parts and materials (Ministry of Industry and Resources).
02
Won the Industry-Academia Cooperation Award in the corporate sector (Korea Industrial Academic Cooperation Research Institute).
03
Industry-academic cooperative advisory agreement (Chonnam National University, Korea Industrial Academic Cooperation Research Institute).
05
Won the Proud SME of the Month Award (Gwangju Jeonnam Regional Small and Medium Business Administration).
06
Designated as a promising export SME (Gwangju Jeonnam Small and Medium Business Export Support Center).
08
Won the Silver Prize at the SME Learning Organization Performance Competition (Korea Industrial Training Corporation).
10
Commendation for excellent company in technology development and management innovation (Gwangsan-gu Office, Gwangju Metropolitan City).
10
Completed quality innovation activities for refrigerator DOOR processing/assembly (Samsung Electronics Support Team).
12
Selected as a specialized mold company by Samsung Electronics Mecha Solution Team.
12
Industry-academic cooperation agreement (Gwangju Human Resources Development Institute).
12
Won the Gwangju Trade Award (Gwangju Metropolitan City).
2007
01
Selected as a premium customer and awarded a plaque of appreciation by Woori Bank.
07
Selected for the 15th industry-academic joint technology development (Small and Medium Business Administration).
09
Employment support agreement (Gwangju Regional Labor Office).
11
Began direct export of molds to Japan (Okayama Steel Co., Ltd.).
11
Won the "Export Million Tower Award" on the 44th Trade Day (Korea International Trade Association).
12
Selected as an excellent company for industry-academic cooperation (Gwangju Metropolitan City Education Office).
12
Kim Bogon, CEO, won the 2007 New Knowledge Person Award in the SME sector (Small and Medium Business Administration).
2006
02
Relocation and start of production for Samsung SBS refrigerator Door Line.
03
Selected as a target company for the export business project (Small and Medium Business Administration).
06
Designated as a promising export SME by the Small and Medium Business Administration.
06
Appointed as an honorary industrial safety inspector and won the competition.
10
Industry-academic cooperation agreement (Donggang College).
11
Awarded a certificate of appreciation for export promotion (KOTRA).
2005
05
Acquired Eco-Partner certification (Samsung Electronics).
06
Rebuilt ERP system.
11
Designated as a pilot company for the 100 company-academia network innovation project (Gwangju Metropolitan City).
11
Won the "Export Tower Award" on the 42nd Trade Day (Korea Export Insurance Corporation).
2004
06
Won the Technology Award in the Electrical and Electronics Field (selected by Gwangju Metropolitan City).
06
Designated as an INNO-BIZ (Innovative Business) company (selected by the Small and Medium Business Administration).
08
Began supplying parts for Samsung Gwangju Electronics washing machines and air conditioners.
08
Designated as a promising export SME (by the Small and Medium Business Administration).
09
Selected as a BEST-PARTNER company by the Credit Guarantee Fund.
11
Won the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy Award [Outstanding Manager Category].
12
Acquired ISO 14001 certification (System Korea).
2003
01
Acquired SQCI certification (Samsung Gwangju Electronics Co., Ltd., autonomous quality assurance system).
02
Selected as a target company for the export business project (Small and Medium Business Administration).
02
Registered a patent (Condenser).
04
Acquired QS-9000 certification (Korea Quality Assurance).
08
Changed address to 749-6 Jangrok-dong, Gwangsan-gu, and changed company name to DK Industrial Co., Ltd.
09
Merged with DK ENG Co., Ltd.
12
Won the Small and Medium Business Award (Small and Medium Business Administration Director Award).
12
Won the 2003 Gwangju Trader of the Year Award (Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall).
2002
03
Filed a patent application (Condenser).
03
Submitted a patent application (Condenser).
04
Established a sole corporation, D.K Engineering Co., Ltd., in Jangseong, Jeollanam-do.
06
Transitioned from ISO 9002 to ISO 9001:2000.
12
Designated as a venture company (by Gwangju Regional Small and Medium Business Administration).
12
Selected as a superior technology company (by the Technology Credit Guarantee Fund).
2001
07
Established a local corporation in Thailand, T.D.K Industrial Co., Ltd.
09
Completed construction of the company-wide resource management system (UniERP System).
2000
02
Designated as a model SME and awarded by the Small and Medium Business Corporation.
05
Designated as a promising SME by Woori Bank.
06
Joined the Korea Die & Mold Industry Cooperative.
06
Designated as a promising export SME by the Small and Medium Business Administration.
12
Registered as a venture company (Registration No.: 2000142371-0317).
1999
03
Designated as a target company for export support by the Gwangju and Jeonnam Small and Medium Business Export Support Center.
05
Designated as a participating company in the industry-academia-research consortium organized by the Small and Medium Business Administration.
05
Designated as a promising export SME by the Small and Medium Business Corporation.
09
Factory relocation and expansion (621-39, Docheon-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City; land 1200 pyeong, building 771 pyeong).
12
Filed a patent application (SUPER-PUNCH portable gas container residual gas removal device).
1998
02
Awarded as a Model SME by the Gwangju and Jeonnam Small and Medium Business Administration.
11
Acquired ISO-9002 quality system certification (Korea Quality Assurance).
1997
01
Factory relocation and expansion (273-35, Oseon-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City; land 600 pyeong, building 520 pyeong).
03
Designated as a national technical guidance company by the Gwangju and Jeonnam Regional Small and Medium Business Administration.
04
Designated as a 21st Century Leading Promising SME by Gwangju Metropolitan City.
11
Designated as a special military service company.
1995
01
Awarded as an Excellent SME by Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall.
05
Designated as a promising SME by the Production Technology Research Institute.
08
Incorporated as DK Industrial Co., Ltd.
08
Designated as a promising advanced technology company by the Small and Medium Business Administration.
1994
05
Registered as a cooperative company with Samsung Gwangju Electronics Co., Ltd.
07
Designated as a technology-intensive SME by Gwangju Metropolitan City.
10
Factory relocation and expansion (621-34, Docheon-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City).
1993
05
Foundation of Daekwang Industry (739-1, Ancheong-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City).